Week 1 Vocabulary

17 cards·by paularawlings

compressions

short applications of pressure

grumbled

complained in a bad-tempered way

insistently

in a persistent and urgent way

intentionally

on purpose

minute

very small; tiny

neutral

a position of gears in which no motion goes from an engine to other working parts

normally

usually; in a normal way

terrified

very afraid

treacherous

dangerous

bravery

courage

heroine

a woman admired for her brave deeds and noble acts

revive

to bring back to life or consciousness

expedition

a journey for some special purpose such as an exploration for scientific study

trepidation

an uncomfortable feeling that something bad might happen

anticipate

to look forward to something

audacity

willingness to be bold and take risks

ferocity

a great fierceness or intensity